Films by Julia Vogel

Germany 2014, 85 min
by Helene Vogel, Julia Vogel

Since 2004, russian law allows young men to choose: Instead of military service, they can apply for "Alternative Civilian Service". Applicants to the alternative service face a host of bureaucratic obstacles, as well as widespread prejudice and misinformation in russian society. This is what drives Elena, a human rights activist of the 'Soldiers’ Mothers St. Petersburg'. Tirelessly she struggles with authorities, demonstrates in front of conscription offices, educates about the alternative